28 Jan 2013

Join the One Percent for $40 On Southwest

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Southwest-Airlines_Primary_wideThe economy class flying experience is not something most travelers would brag about, and with good reason: baggage fees, the dreaded middle seats and winding lines that resemble never-ending [Read More…]
 


25 Jan 2013

How To Fly Through Security With New TSA PreCheck

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Attention all mileage club members: if you had a chance to fly through security faster would you?

The TSA already lets children under 12 and seniors over 75, populations considered “non-threatening,” pass [Read More…]
 


25 Jan 2013

Virgin Airlines Launches In-Flight Art Gallery For Upper Class

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Artist Ben Eine

In a world where airline amenities seem to be disappearing faster than you can say “takeoff,” British-based Virgin Airlines has decided to go [Read More…]
 


13 Dec 2012

Why are Frequent-flier Miles Worth Less?

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14830615-a-man-reads-a-newspaper-with-a-amazementThis Week in Business Travel

Will Your Frequent-flier Miles Be Worth Less?

Frequent-flier miles used to work democratically; one man, one mile. Now airlines are warping their programs to give higher [Read More…]
 


6 Dec 2012

The Secret is Out: Business Upgrades to Europe for $250

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shhhDear Flier,

Under a little-known promotion, Delta and American Airlines have created a new Business Class fare to Europe that makes Business actually affordable to select destinations, and marks the [Read More…]
 


30 Nov 2012

The Seven Circles of Coach Hell

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More and more people are flying business, and we all know why: riding coach is like sitting at the back of a bus for many hours, except without [Read More…]
 


27 Nov 2012

What Happens to Your Miles When You Die?

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ImageWhat Happens to Your Miles When You Die?

What if your loved one spent decades accruing frequent flier miles?  Could you inherit those miles?

The short answer: inheriting miles is a hassle, [Read More…]
 


26 Nov 2012

When “Lie-Flat” Seats Fall Flat (Or Don’t)

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3_full-flat-seats_tcm233-349582Some business class travelers are already familiar with the disappointment shrouding an airline’s “lie-flat” seats. You’re paying for a business class ticket to avoid the hours of back pain [Read More…]
 


20 Nov 2012

5 Reasons You Should Opt Out of TSA Scanners

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ImageGeneral Strike for Holiday Travelers?

Next week at the airports is one of the busiest of the year. Some travel experts are asking that we use this peak travel [Read More…]